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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
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Don Trahan was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His father introduced him to the game of golf when he was ten years old. By the age of twelve, Don was a scratch golfer and a member of New Bedford Public Links, now called Whaling City Golf Club (known as The Whale).

Don graduated from Bishop Stang Catholic High School in 1967. He was the top player on the high school golf team all four years he attended. Trahan then attended Southeastern Massachusetts University (Now University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth) where he was again the top player on the golf team all four years he attended. He is a member of Delta Kappa Phi fraternity. He graduated in 1971 with a double major in political science and history with plans to become a corporate attorney.

Trahan met his wife, Susan, while attending college. The two married in 1973 and moved to Port Orange, Florida where Don would begin his effort to obtain his PGA Tour Card. From there, Don took an... Read More

Lefty Doing It Right
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 August 2010
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We have a question from the Crazycanuk. So I guess we're talking to a Canadian. Hopefully we can straighten things out there. The Crazycanuk asks” “Here is a question for golfers like me who... Read More
Crack That Whip!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 August 2010
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We have a question from Inner Circle member Gary S. He says, “I have really been trying to learn this swing. It does make me hit the ball straighter and more consistent. The big problem I am... Read More
Crooked Arrows Don't Fly Straight
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 August 2010
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We had another request for information come in from one of our PPGS members. This individual wanted to know about shaft spine alignment and flo-ing (pure-ing). This is something the we do with every... Read More
The Clubface Should Not be "Looking" at the Ball
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 August 2010
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We have a question from Inner Circle member Cliff. Cliff says, “In watching the video of your and D.J.'s swings, it appears that your clubface stays 'looking' at the ball during most of the... Read More
Final Day at Whistling Straits
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 August 2010
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It's early Sunday morning in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Surge tales about DJ's game and the 92nd PGA Championship. The slight change in the arm position in DJ's setup did make a difference. But the... Read More
It May Say it is Stiff
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 August 2010
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We have 4 different shafts here that we put on the Frequency Analyzer and they were all labeled STIFF. However, the range of frequency went from a low of 251cmps to a high of 267cpms. So, you can... Read More
Increase Your Probability of Success
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 August 2010
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(Note: Due to all the delays and weather, video was out for today. But we'll be back tomorrow — The Surge.) Surge, here. We have a question from Inner Circle member Mr. Derbs. He says, “I... Read More
Day 3, the Opening Round of the PGA Championship
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 August 2010
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Fog (fog?) was definitely a major influence in the first day of the 92nd PGA Championship, holding back the start of the tournament by over three hours. Don and DJ discuss that first day of play and... Read More
Day 2, the 92nd PGA Championship
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 August 2010
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92nd PGA Championship - Tuesday
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 August 2010
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DJ, Don and Don are all at the 92nd PGA Championship in beautiful (if a bit wet) Kohler, Wisconsin at Whistling Straits, the extraordinary Pete Dye design course. I'm sure you'll be hearing a bit of... Read More